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Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins, franchise’s winningest coach

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Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that Jenkins was called into the Grizzlies' office Friday morning and told he was being fired.
U.S. News & World Report |
The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with their winningest coach, Taylor Jenkins, with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason.
The New York Times |
A subpar playoff record (9-14) and record against .500-plus teams this season (11-20) clearly hurt Jenkins’ cause, with league sources indicating the Grizzlies’ most recent struggles were the main re...

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